Crime. Enforcement. Safety. Politics. These words are at the heart of some of the most heated – and polarizing – debates happening right now. From rising crime rates to aggressive ICE raids, communities are divided, voices are loud, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
This small-group discussion, part of our ongoing Candid Conversations series, isn’t about taking sides or winning arguments. It’s about having honest conversations – breaking down barriers, questioning assumptions, and learning from perspectives different than your own.
Join us to confront the tough questions, explore the complex realities, and find ways to build bridges in a conversation too important to avoid.
This session is not a contentious debate – just open, respectful dialogue. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your willingness to listen. Not the right topic for you? Consider participating in one of our other upcoming Candid Conversations events – follow us on LinkedIn for announcements of future discussions!
Meet Our Chief Facilitating Officer (CFO): Bill McMahon
Bill McMahon is the former Howard County Chief of Police and Howard County Sheriff. Currently in corporate security, he served as a police officer with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Howard County Police Department for more than 20 years. Bill has been appointed to many task forces and councils, including the Howard County Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council; Maryland Alcohol Safety Action Program Committee; Police Training Commission; Governor’s Vehicle Theft Prevention Council; and Howard County Human Trafficking Task Force.
Bill earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from University of Maryland, College Park and his Master’s Degree in Administration from the Johns Hopkins University. He resides in Howard County, where he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.